Synopsis
The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there may be more to him than meets the eye.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Alastair ReidDirector
- Roald DahlScreenplay
- Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Patricia NealMaura Prince
- Pamela BrownMrs. Edith Prince
- Nicholas ClayBilly Jarvis
- Jean AndersonMrs. Millicent McMurtrey
- Graham CrowdenMr. Bolton
- Yootha JoyceMrs. Palafox
- Peter SallisRev. Rupert Palafox
- Brigit ForsythDistrict Nurse
- Sebastian BreaksDr. Ronnie Robinson
- Diana PatrickMary Wingate
- Jenny McCrackenJenny
- Bruce MylesBank Clerk
Stills
Themes
based on novel or booksexual tensionserial killergothic horrorolder woman younger man relationshipblind motherhome intrusion